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title: "Provision of an on-farm production recording package and benchmarking system for Scottish Pig Producers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827106"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# Provision of an on-farm production recording package and benchmarking system for Scottish Pig Producers

Buyer: QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827106

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Quality Meat Scotland aimed to award a contract for the provision of an on-farm production recording package and benchmarking system specifically for Scottish Pig Producers. As a central purchasing body, Quality Meat Scotland sought to foster a sustainable red meat industry within the region, UKM75, through an open procurement procedure. The procurement category was centred on services, with the tender focusing on agricultural needs, promising enhanced farm management capabilities for pig producers. Despite the open procedure approach, the procurement process for this tender, initiated on 20 March 2026, reached an unsuccessful conclusion. The package was expected to serve approximately fifty-five pig enterprises, providing them with detailed production recording tools and benchmarking data to improve productivity and align with sustainability targets.

This tender represented a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural software and farm management solutions, especially those with expertise in production recording and data analytics. Companies with innovative technology equipment and experience in the agricultural sector could leverage their capabilities to deliver bespoke services that address the unique needs of Scottish pig producers. Through the deployment and maintenance of sophisticated benchmarking systems, businesses could aid in enhancing productivity, profitability, and sustainability, thus carving out a niche in the agricultural services market. Collaboration with veterinary services by sharing production data would further strengthen the offering, ensuring comprehensive insights for farm productivity improvement.

## Notice

Provide and maintain an on-farm production recording and benchmarking system for Scottish pig producers to use for farm management purposes. This quotation is based on numbers from 2023/2024 usage. Final numbers will be confirmed prior to signing of the contract. It is anticipated that there will be approximately fifty-five pig businesses within Scotland requiring to use the on-farm production recording package and benchmarking system. Final price will be dependent on the number of units engaged in the benchmarking programme. On authorisation by the individual producer, you may be required to deliver production information to the producer's vet in order to help improve productivity.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of an on-farm production recording package and benchmarking system for Scottish Pig Producers QMS is welcoming tenders for the provision of an on-farm production recording package and benchmarking system for Scottish Pig Producers. Background Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) role is to shape a sustainable and prospering red meat industry in Scotland. In response to demand from Scottish pig producers QMS intend to provide an on-farm production recording package and benchmarking system. The aims of this project are to increase the efficiency of output of red meat production, increase on-farm productivity, profitability and sustainability of both indoor and outdoor pig producers in Scotland. On farm production recording software and benchmarking allows pig producers to improve their productivity through utilisation of weekly data entered which provides various weekly and monthly reports. These reports show areas for improvement and management changes. The anonymous benchmarking element allows producers to see how well they are doing against other producers for all the main Key Performance Indicators used within the industry. Scope of the work Provide and maintain an on-farm production recording and benchmarking system for Scottish pig producers to use for farm management purposes. This quotation is based on numbers from 2023/2024 usage. Final numbers will be confirmed prior to signing of the contract. It is anticipated that there will be approximately fifty-five pig businesses within Scotland requiring to use the on-farm production recording package and benchmarking system. Final price will be dependent on the number of units engaged in the benchmarking programme. On authorisation by the individual producer, you may be required to deliver production information to the producer's vet in order to help improve productivity. Outputs and Deliverables Sow/Weaner Herd data entry and production event reporting functions including management action lists for the breeding herd Weaner/Finisher Herd data entry and production event reporting functions for the Finishing herd Management & Analysis production performance reporting and analysis for the breeding and finishing herds Veterinary functions for recording, monitoring, usage reporting and efficacy analysis for pharmaceutical stocks Benchmarking & Multiple Herd Reporting & Inventory comparative reporting of physical and financial, league tables and stock consolidation and valuation A combination of on farm training provision for individual producers or group training of producers Benchmarking Scottish pig units against comparable systems in other European countries Remote or on-site installation of the system and training of all participants Transfer of data to the QMS Pig Health Database Transfer of slaughter data from Scottish Marketing Groups into individual producer systems Provision of bespoke reports for QMS when required Engagement with Producers and assistance in interpreting and utilising data

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552116 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Unsuccessful |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | SOUTH GYLE |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9DQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552116

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552116
  Provision of an on-farm production recording package and benchmarking system for Scottish Pig Producers - Provide and maintain an on-farm production recording and benchmarking system for Scottish pig producers to use for farm management purposes. This quotation is based on numbers from 2023/2024 usage. Final numbers will be confirmed prior to signing of the contract. It is anticipated that there will be approximately fifty-five pig businesses within Scotland requiring to use the on-farm production recording package and benchmarking system. Final price will be dependent on the number of units engaged in the benchmarking programme. On authorisation by the individual producer, you may be required to deliver production information to the producer's vet in order to help improve productivity.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.qmscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827106

## Provenance

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